ZIP 31605 (Valdosta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31605: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lowndes County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
17 of 930 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lowndes County compares with Georgia
Lowndes County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lowndes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lowndes County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.0 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Lowndes County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 31605 at a glance: I-75 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 31605.
Overview
Since 2015, 930 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lowndes County. They injured 561 people and killed 51.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 31605 is I-75, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-38 (3), US-84 (2) and Us-Sr38 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31605 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.6% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lowndes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| SR-38 | 3 |
| US-84 | 2 |
| Us-Sr38 | 2 |
| CR-0075 Boyette Rd | 1 |
| Cat Creek Road | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| US-221 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
| W Lawson St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lowndes County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 8 |
| I 75 N Near 122 | 4 |
| Visitor Center Entry Ramp Mm3 At I 75 | 3 |
| I-75 Sb 3.7 Mi S/O Ga 122 | 3 |
| I-75 Sb 0.1 Mile N Lake Park Bellville Road | 3 |
| I-75 S Near Ga 376 | 3 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 17 | 3 |
| I 75 S Near 31 | 3 |
ZIP 31605 at a glance
| Population | 24,829 |
| Density | 196 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,156 |
| Median home value | $225,856 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lowndes County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 57 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 73 | +28% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 62 | -14% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 82 | +30% | 3.6 |
In the 1990s about 57 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 82. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31605
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31605?
Lowndes County has had 930 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 561 people and killing 51.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 31605?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31605 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31605?
The worst month is October: 10.1% of truck crashes in Lowndes County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31605?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Lowndes County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31605 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Lowndes County has 63.0 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31605?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.